Surprising Facts about Cats
Surprising facts about Cats
For thousands of years, cats have enchanted humans. For example, It’s difficult for us humans to ignore the mystery and beauty of cats, from the tufts of their ears to the swish of their tails. Furthermore, if you’re looking for some amazing cat facts to share with your cat-obsessed friends, we’ve got you covered.
Facts:
Here are some surprising facts about cats that you may not be aware of:
1: Your voice is recognized by cats. So they are simply ignoring you.
2: ‘Boxing Cats,’ the first cat video, was released in 1894.
3: God created cats, according to a Hebrew legend, after Noah prayed for help in protecting the food stores on the Ark from rats. In exchange, God made a lion sneeze, releasing a pair of cats.
4: Cats can’t go down a tree head first when they climb it. This is due to the fact that their claws are pointing in the same direction, forcing them to go backwards.
5: They have 26 deciduous (baby) teeth when they are kittens. They have 30 permanent teeth when they reach adulthood. Remember to have regular dental cleanings to keep those pearly whites in good shape.
Some Other Amazing Facts:
6: In the 1750s, Europe introduced cats to the Americas as a pest control measure.
7: In the United States alone, there are an estimated 70 million feral cats. Spaying and neutering your pets is a good idea.
8: A litter of kittens is more commonly referred to as a litter, but they can also be referred to as a “kindle” of kittens.
9: Cats sleep for about 15 hours per day on average. This means that a cat sleeps for roughly 70% of his or her life. It must be wonderful to be a cat!
10: Ancient Egyptians would shave their brows to express their sorrow when one of their cats died.
11: Emotion-controlling sections of the brain in cats and humans are nearly identical.
12: Cats’ and other animals’ noses have their own distinct print, similar to a human’s fingerprint.
13: When a cat do not cover it’s poop, it is interpreted as a sign of aggression, implying that they are unconcerned about you.
14: Unlike in the United States, where black cat is typically connected with ill luck, they are considered lucky in the United Kingdom and Australia.
15: Because the spine of a cat is made up of 53 loosely fitting vertebrae, it is extremely flexible. Humans have only 34.
16: The jaw of a cat cannot move sideways.
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